Tuesday, April 16, 2013

This too shall pass

We have all heard this phrase over and over throughout life..."this too shall pass"Often it is uttered by a loved one or close confidant when we are struggling through a tough time in life.In recovery, as in life, you learn a number of slogans and sayings and phrases that are there to remind us of the reality of life. We have lost a family member and this too shall pass. The pain and anguish of a broken heart and this too shall pass.All of this being true. Time heals all wounds. When we think we cannot live any longer because of this pain, we continue to live another day and slowly over a period of time, we move on.Well, I have no pain today, thank God!I'm not suffering or healing in anyway. I'm very happy and thankful and had a great nights rest. All of my kids are doing well and my wife is happy (which means I get to be happy).So as I take in a good morning and drink some coffee, I am reminded in my readings that.......this too shall pass!Joking aside, it's true. We always use these sayings to comfort in times of need but they apply always. This is a huge part of the spiritual principle of acceptance. Life is not all good nor all bad. People are not all good or all bad and experiences are the same.As much as I am really feeling good this morning, it's not going to last forever. Something will arise in the near future that will take this peace away.I'll get caught up in something that might hurt my feelings or make me angry or make me sad and this happy relaxed state will be long gone!Now, that is just the truth, like it or not.And I am ok with that. I realize that today, that life changes and I have learned to "roll with the punches".The best part in this beautiful realization is that I never get TOO angry or TOO sad over the upcoming shifts in my happiness. Life is not the crazy roller coaster it once was for me.It's all kind down the middle and pretty even. I also have learned to really enjoy these moments in time when the world is at ease for me. Take it all in because it won't last forever. I don't anguish myself with what painful experience is around the corner, I truly appreciate my happiness and give thanks for the comfort in time.These are the times when I pray and meditate. I get ready for what life will throw at me next. "Good times bad times, we've all had our share"Life is moving forward whether I like it or not. It's on a path in time and when I can become in sync with the world around me, physically and more important spiritually, it's much easier to be here on planet Earth.I realize today that this too shall pass.This entire life will pass right before my eyes. What seems like forever will be gone in an instant and I better make the most of my time while I am still here. Peace, Love, ZitoGod Bless the victims and families in Boston. It hurts my heart.